John Stuart Mill viewed children in a more favorable light than is generally believed. Mill wished to protect children from society's bad influences long enough for their individual personalities and talents to develop. Complexities that arise in applying a liberal theory to the education of the immature are discussed. (PP)

Delineates Sigmund Freud's theories of symbolic relations, Jean Piaget's theories of cognitive development, and Eric Erickson's concept of identity crisis to analyze and explain the characteristics and phenomena of adolescent development. Suggests roles and tasks for teachers and parents in promoting healthy development. (WL)

A publication from the President's Committee on Employment of the Handicapped, "Planning for a Job: Tips for Disabled Students," suggests ways that parents can help prepare handicapped children for the job market through prevocational training at home. Other sources of information are noted. (PP)

Focuses on hindrances and problems confronting the adolescent and counselor when adolescents have to surrender their right to accept or refuse treatment, based on Ohio law. Several case studies illustrate implications for adolescents and counselors. Parents' rights are discussed, and suggestions are given for counselors working toward change.…

Information to help parents evaluate the coaches of their community's sport activities is provided, including qualities they should look for in coaches. Also included is a checklist that can help parents evaluate the maturity of their own attitudes and behavior where their children's sports are concerned. (PP)

Few parents receive any education for that exacting role. Yet, the author argues, there is a need and a demand, to which adult educators should respond as a matter of urgency. (Author/SSH)

The experiences of the National School Resource Network form the basis for suggestions about how schools can improve themselves as a means of reducing student violence and vandalism. Effective school programs utilizing curriculum innovation, changes in school environment, and student, parent, and community involvement in policy making are…

Considers the range of reasons for the growth of the home schooling movement, providing several examples. Describes the practical difficulties facing home schoolers, and discusses the variety of legal reactions to home schooling, both supportive and suppressive, at state and local levels across the nation. (PGD)

Explored data from previous research and new interviews with 30 divorced custodial parents to develop a model explaining traditional marital role influence on adjustment to single parenthood. Results reemphasized applicability of Hill's (1958) ABCX model of adapting to family crisis. Applications in educational and counseling settings are…

This article shares information on the participation of husbands and children in household work and provides information that will help extension agents in program planning. Research shows that the fact that a woman works has little impact on the husband's or children's participation in household chores. (CT)

An integrated home/school program model for training parents of young handicapped children was evaluated by 26 participating mothers. Parents reported a high level of satisfaction with each of the components of the program, which included videotaped practice teaching sessions by the parent and coordination of home and school efforts. (CL)

Describes the components of an educational project which teaches parents advocacy skills necessary for successful interaction with various kinds of agencies affecting their children's welfare. The components described include intake and assessment, staffing, medical visits, and program rationale. (Author/DB)

Examines arguments for and against compulsory education in Great Britain. Arguments for include education for individual growth, government-sponsored child protection, the promotion of national socioeconomic growth, and ideological conformity. Arguments against are the inhibition of individual growth and the infringement of parents' and children's…

Compared undergraduate women students' attitudes during 1972 and 1979. When compared to the 1972 sample, the 1979 sample desired fewer children, was more accepting of nonparenting decisions, expressed more uncertainty regarding desire for parenting as a factor in selection of a mate, and appeared less concerned about overpopulation. (Author)

Describes a survey of elementary school teachers in which the respondents rated the importance of the involvement of various groups in the selection of reading materials and a number of criteria for material selection. (HTH)